Famed pollster J. Ann Selzer will end her election polling operation after her final survey for the Des Moines Register failed to accurately capture former President Donald Trump’s strong support in the 2024 election, resulting in a 16-point miss.Video above: Wisconsin’s youth vote shows gender divide in exit pollsSelzer’s announcement comes after the Register, in its final poll before Election Day, delivered a bombshell result showing Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump 47-44% among likely voters in the state, raising speculation that Harris could mount a stunning upset. While other surveys had found Trump comfortably ahead of Harris in the state, Selzer’s poll raised Democrats’ hopes in the final days of the race and was widely reported by other outlets.Trump ultimately swept to victory over Harris in the state by a 13-point margin, winning the actual vote 56-43%. Selzer later acknowledged her poll was a “big miss” and suggested that …
Selzer to end election polling after 16-point miss in Iowa survey [Video]
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